Picked for GB and NI: Four young Scots named to compete in U20 team at Loughborough International

Thursday 16th May 2024

British Athletics site group statement

The Great Britain and Northern Ireland U20 group has actually been revealed today for the Loughborough International which is happening this Sunday 19 May.

And we’re happy to see 4 young Scottish professional athletes called within that group to complete this weekend.

There are choices for Dean Patterson, Corey Campbell, Scott Hopper and Rebecca Grieve in an amazing minute for these professional athletes.

We provide our warm congratulations to the quartet and to their coaches, households and the clubs associated with their advancement over a variety of years.

Corey and Rebecca are now based in the United States however quite came through the advancement path in Scotland.

Dean has actually had a variety of worldwide looks in his teenage years for both Scotland and GB and NI – while Scott’s choice in javelin is an uncommon one because discipline and another huge increase for Scottish tosses neighborhood.

Scots with GB and NI . . .

Women’s 4x400m Relay: Rebecca Grieve (Francis Smith, Pitreavie AAC)

Men’s 200m (and 4x100m Relay): Dean Patterson (David Watson, VP-Glasgow)

Men’s 3000m: Corey Campbell (Alister Russell, Team East Lothian)

Men’s Javelin: Scott Hopper (Robert Grieve, Kilbarchan AAC)

Corey Campbell and Rebecca Grieve in action in the United States

The World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru, in August will be this season’s prime target for a number of those chosen with this Sunday’s occasion a perfect chance to get worldwide experience in a competitive environment.

For some, the European U18 Championships in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia in July might likewise be the summertime target.

Competition in Loughborough will be at a high level with groups from England, Scotland and Wales plus Loughborough University all contending in addition to a variety of visitor areas offered for those not chosen however seeking to protect choice at the World U20s.

Darren Ritchie, Team Leader, stated: ‘Once once again the Loughborough International offers a substantial chance for our young professional athletes in their champion journey be that to the World U20s, the European U18s or future worldwide occasions.

‘The experience on Sunday will be vital in regards to preparation, involvement and whatever that involves embeded in a competitive environment.

‘I would like to congratulate all those selected especially those earning their first British vest and look forward to meeting all of them for an exciting and very full day of competition.’